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Shell Oil conference focuses on transportation alternatives

2015-04-14

Megacity growth and energy demand are driving a diverse future mix of autonomous vehicles, car sharing, and cycling, among other more sustainable future-transportation solutions.

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Forming a strong bond between materials

2014-02-14

Multi-material vehicles are becoming more prevalent as automakers attempt to reduce vehicle weight and boost fuel efficiency. Selecting the proper adhesive is critical when bonding dissimilar materials.

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Urban concept vehicle

2014-03-07

The ishare urban concept vehicle by Applus IDIADA is designed as a demonstrator of the company’s vehicle-development capabilities.

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Sales of light-duty natural-gas vehicles to reach 40 million by 2023, forecaster says

2014-02-26

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Batteries that don’t burn

2014-03-07

Potential lithium-ion battery electrolyte replacement being researched at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is non-flammable.

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Ricardo’s scalable TorqStor flywheel system promises FE gains at reduced cost

2014-03-12

Increased fuel efficiency—by as much as 10% or more—and reduced cost are two compelling reasons to consider any new technology. And these are two of the major benefits Ricardo claims for its new TorqStor advanced flywheel energy storage system.

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Automotive fuels reference book

2014-04-15

Written for those who have an interest in or need to understand automotive fuels, SAE International offers the third edition of its best-selling Automotive Fuels Reference Book.

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McLaren Applied Technologies’ all-electric, AI-infused vision of Formula 1 racing

2019-01-30

McLaren Applied Technologies of Woking, United Kingdom unveiled their “MCLExtreme” (MCLE) vision for the future of grand prix racing. While McLaren Applied Technologies believes that the 2050 Formula 1 World Championship will still feature open-wheel, rear wheel drive cars with humans in the cockpit, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, autonomous functions, and electric propulsion will play major roles.

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Sports cars embrace array of green technology

2014-04-01

IMSA Tudor United SportsCar Championship promotes a variety of green technologies to link racing to the road.

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SAE International battery committee chair defines the value proposition of batteries (video)

2014-03-25

Many people are skeptical of electrified vehicles (EVs)—and specifically the battery pack, because it is the most expensive part of the auto. By building an explanation that is more accessible to society, the industry (and the world!) will benefit.

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SAE adopts two hydrogen-fueling standards to advance commercialization of fuel-cell vehicles

2014-03-19

J2601 and J2799 spell out pressure levels and other parameters for hydrogen fueling, helping pave the way for commercialization of fuel-cell vehicles.

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Novel nanocatalysts for fuel cells

2014-04-28

3-D catalytic activity of new open-frame nanoparticles is twenty times that of existing formulations.

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GM’s diesel-emissions strategy for 95 g/km and beyond

2014-04-02

Engineering boss Pierpaolo Antonini noted several technology developments that will help maintain the diesel's viability in the face of increasingly stringent global emission regulations.

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Formula E racers zap expectations (video)

2014-06-30

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Multi-fuel analyzer

2014-03-11

The Miniscan IRXpert analyzer from AMETEK Petrolab Co. is a portable multi-fuel analyzer for gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel blends incorporating mid-IR and near-IR spectroscopy to achieve accuracy of fuel properties. It will be displayed a the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit April 8-10.

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Diesel turns up the volume in the U.S.

2015-03-27

Sales of diesel-powered light vehicles are up 70% and the latest engines are cleaner than ever. But the diesel industry still faces significant headwinds to greater penetration.

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Honda and GM pioneer new fuel-cell manufacturing venture

2017-01-30

After three years of co-developing a new-generation fuel cell stack aimed at light vehicles, military, aerospace and other applications, Honda and GM have announced the establishment of Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC—the industry’s first joint venture for fuel-cell production.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: GM and Honda Fuel Cell Partnership

2017-02-14

The high cost of developing new technologies such as fuel cells is making partners out of competitors.

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New technology for exhausting jobs

2015-03-13

Andy Pontius, Chief Technologist for Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies in North America, talks about even lighter-weight exhaust systems and meeting future powertrain-systems expectations.

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GM fuel cell powers U.S. Navy sub as collaboration with Honda aims for cars by 2020

2015-02-13

General Motors' Fuel Cell Chief Engineer revealed some interesting technical developments during the recent 2015 SAE Hybrid and EV Technology Symposium.